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[TwilightWalker]

Simply put. Multiplayer is Full of Fail.

Edit: Multiplayer is Full of Epic Fail.

[Pnx]

Steam has a multiplayer framework that's supposed to make this all easy and compatible... but apparently it's not being used?

[Moghjubar]

Was able to look at a few games at least, have yet to join one. Going to start another B12 game.

[Moghjubar]

Clicking on my own message in chat for the 'click here to join' lists an ip and port, try direct connect with that instead perhaps, if someone sets up a game?

[nenjin]

I've had more fun laughing at how broken Magicka is right now, then I have playing the game >.>

[TwilightWalker]

522mb Patch out! Or...522mb SOMETHING. Whatever it is, hopefully it makes it work better.

[Moghjubar]

(Follow www.twitter.com/magickagame for up to date info - remember that devs/publisher are in Sweden - Central European Time)

Thanks for playing the game!

Here's the official status of Magicka as of now (25th of Jan).

Short story:
Singeplayer works fine for the most part, Multiplayer does not - patch on the way for both! (as soon as steam pushes the button). We'll patch the game as often as possible.


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Long story:

Singleplayer: Small bugs reported here and there and a bunch of them are already fixed. We're especially aware of the "middle mouse click" bug. Re-map option on the way! Devs will fix more stuff as they come in.

Multiplayer: Players are experiencing connectivity problems. In addition to that we know that we have a bug with status effects not being reported correctly on the client side in MP. This leads to a bunch of problems. The fix is in the patch!

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Some players are reporting other problems. Please follow these general steps and hopefully it'll help most of you.

Make sure you're on a computer that has sufficient juice:

MINIMUM Requirements
Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
Processor: Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard disk space: 2 GB Available HDD Space
Video: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or equivalent
Direct X-compatible sound card
DirectX® 9
3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers
Internet connection for multiplayer

We've seen that a bunch of players are reporting that the game is running poorly on their netbooks/laptops without proper graphics cards. This is the primary reason why the game is acting up.

Make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card. Visit www.nvidia.com or www.amd.com.

Make sure your have the following installed (should have autoinstalled)
XNA Framework
Microsoft .net framework 3.5 (dotNetFx35setup.exe)

We (devs and publisher) are super committed to fix stuff that's broken and make sure you guys can have a great time with the game.

Additionally we've also have a bunch of improvements (password for private games etc) planned and will be patched in as soon as the major issues are out of the way!

Keep letting us know if there's anything else we can do!

Thanks again for playing and watch out for friendly fire!

/ Paradox & Arrowhead Team

Additional info can be found on:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/magickagame
The official Magicka Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/...hp?496-Magicka
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Magickagame
     

[Farseer]

From now on, I always buy games from these guys. Speedy patching, gents. I'm impressed.

EDIT: Also, quite honestly, singleplayer mode alone is hella fun.

[Poltifar]

Quick question, is same-computer multiplayer possible? (possibly with game controllers to allow for up to 4 players at the same time on the same computer?)

[stoney834]

Quick question, is same-computer multiplayer possible? (possibly with game controllers to allow for up to 4 players at the same time on the same computer?)

Just tested that with a gamepad, you can start a single player game with the keyboard and mouse, then select join using the gamepad and you've got same computer multiplayer.  Neat!

[Bluerobin]

Yup, same computer multiplayer in the full version and (I'm pretty sure) even the demo. You need gamepads/xbox controllers/ps3 controllers and a bluetooth capable computer (and some finagling) for the other 3 people though. I THINK you can do 4 people all with gamepads if you like that method of controlling too.

[Moghjubar]

*directconnect test down*

[Hugehead]

Not only does it work, I think it is probably the preferred method right now, hella fun to play with your friends in the same room.

[Myroc]

I just killed myself using Meteor Shower. Not in the intentional, get-crushed-to-death-by-a-large-flaming-boulder death, but the resulting blast launched me into a lake and drowned me.

I literally burst out laughing at that.

Edit: Death 2: Conjured a large ring of lightning around me, only to have a goblin jump onto me and have me walk into it, taking about a 1000 damage of lightningy-goodness.

[Farseer]

Best death ever: Flamethrowered a goblin with bombs who then exploded and I went flying off the airship. Nearly made me cry with laughter.